NWTennSports

Well, I was wanting this thread to be about the way teams come onto thefootball field. Who's flashy, who's steeped in tradition ... that kind of thing. Hoping, of course, that some people would post photos of those entrances so we could all take a look and maybe give some ideas to coaches of our favorite teams. .... Oh well, I tried.

Well, I was at Alamo tonight and saw a very good girls' basketball game. I think the OC girls grew up a lot tonight. Using underclassmen to fill the roles of injured Jenna and Tank, they seemed to step up well. The youngsters in the post showed their youth by getting pushed around a few times, not holding on to a few rebounds and missing a couple of open shots, but they also made some big plays at clutch times of the game. Central had a double-digit lead one point in the second half and looked poised to blow it open, but CC rallied and held a lead late in the game. That's where I think OC's younger girls really grew up. They kept their poise, made plays, dictated the tempo even when they were behind and then stuck their free throws at the end. Whitney and Beth stepped up at times inside, Abby was a floor leader, lil sis Jentry played calm and within her means and my girl Jen D. had a couple of big plays that usually go relatively unnoticed (pretty good considering she was sick and was short of breath after the game). And Kendra played BIG, meaning that she played much bigger than her size. She has no problem going inside and usually comes out ahead. ... This OC team is fun to watch.

Very, very tragic. I remember watching him play. Always seemed to be a good kid. .... Our family prays for his.

Hey, you know what' not being talked about much in reference to Giambi's grand jury testimony becoming public. ... It's illegal to leak that kind of stuff. ..... The person who leaked the testimony is almost as big a scum as Giambi is for taking the drugs in the first place. And the reporter who reported it? Well, that's just their nature.

You're right. I'd like to see a big-timer in the rotation. ... Yep, 1982 has been a long time. Could be worse, though. Could be 1908.

That's exactly why the rest of the league's schools should get together and kick Vandy out. .... But, the SEC likes the grade point average boost that Vandy gives to the league, so I guess nothing will ever change. .... I'd like Vandy High to be competitive. I really would. But, they're not, and they haven't been in a long time.

Ya know, I've hnd my share of Sanders gripes, like the toss sweep TWO YEARS IN A ROW vs. Florida, but ..... Give the ol' ex-QB (backup to Jeff Francis) credit today. ... He called a fine game. Never took unnecessary chances, but used every page in the playbook. Kept A&M on their heels. Threw short, mid and long; Sidelines and middle. Used a diversified attack to open up both the run and the pass. .... In fact, today's Vols were a few barely overthrown passes and tackle-making blades of grass away from hanging half-a-hundred on the Aggies. .... And, all in all, everybody went home happy. Even those Aggie boys got to kiss the girls .... once .... in the fourth quarter. Fine overall game. .... Go ahead and renew everyone's contract. Even the secondary and the special teams did ok (even though Wilhoite still scares me some). 2005 could be a special year. But, even if UT doesn't win a national title, another SEC East crown and trip to Hot-lanta should be plenty. By the way, everyone e-mail that goober Trev Albert at ESPN and thank him for that little extra push of motivation. ... He predicted the Vols-Aggies game would be the biggest blowout of New Year's Day, with the Aggies winning. ... Well, Mr. Jimmy Johnson Hair Wannabe was half right.

That, people, is one fantastic post. thumb

Well, of course, I don't wanna go putting the cart before the horse, but this is a pretty darn good team. Yeah, I'd love for UC to have that 6-5 guy, but they're doing well. The fact that they play so well on defense in addition to their offense is what makes me think The 'Boro is in the future. But, again, you're right. Let's get past the regionals and sectional game first, and then the rest can take care of itself.

(Off topic, sorry) .... Party at the fan's house. .... Big'uns only .... New Year's Day. Vols vs. Aggies

Hey, I'm glad I touched off some interesting responses. I've always wondered about the Jackson schools, b/c I've seen them referenced every way possible. ... And, thanks for the MBA info. I never would have known there was a person named Montgomery Bell. ... I always assumed that Montgomery was a old community name (I never had an explanation for the "Bell"). .... So, that's all good stuff. ... Thanks!

72-58?!?!?!? Somebody call the Holidome on exit 78B. .... Looks like a team wearing Purple and Gold gonna be needing some rooms in March.

Now that they don't have to beat each other to win a state title, I like both Randy Frazier and David Russell. McMillan af Westview is a very good one, too. But, I got some news for ya. .... Best coach you haven't heard of, yet: **** Eddie Suiter, Obion County Central High School **** Currently 15-2 and rolling. Has already beaten his alma mater, Westview. In two previous stops, Suiter has had to build from the ground up and did a good job. Now, he is at a program that is already rich in tradition and talent. .... Keep an eye on him. The win totals (and gold basketballs, too) are about to start piling up. thumb

Ok, what you're about to read is a well-informed opinion about Shelbyville girls' basketball ... in the form of a prediction. Remember, I'm "in the know" and have vast knowledge of this subject. Shelbyville girls ..... 87 Tennessee men ..... 51

Tank's the tall blonde with a lot of upside to her game. ... I think the Lady Rebs will be very good for the next several years. I see no rebuilding, only reloading. ... Sorry to put all that pressure on ya, Coach S., but you can handle it. .... What was that?? Gold basketballs?? Yeah, I think so, too.

Excellent post. .... That's the kind of thing I'm talking about. ..... But, again, if info like that can be done on coachT, I'm all for it. Sign me up as a volunteer. And, congrats to me, for this is my historic 300th post.

By the way, what the heck is a HOKIE anyway????

RED FLAGS, RED FLAGS ..... CORSO LIKES HIM!!!

Keep the coordinators. Fire the secondary coach and special teams coach.

I wonder if he throws right into the outstretched arms of an opposing defensive lineman the ways his brothers do .... EVERY SINGLE GAME!!! Just poking a little fun. I'd love to see a third Clausen at Tennessee. ... It's gotta be better than having a second Leake.

Central has a lot of good, young players and a great coach in Suiter. If Roney is out (she didn't play vs. Collinwood at Huntingdon event tonight), OC should be able to overcome, maybe change style of play from post to perimeter. .... Hopefully, she'll be back soon. Tonight: Lady Rebels 63, Collinwood 42. (outscored C-wood 37-17 in 2nd half) Lady Rebs improve to 15-2 (3-1 in last four days). Tankersley played center in place of Roney and scored 11 J. Reedy 6 A. Reedy 3 J. Davis 6 K. Boykin 16 .. 11 Reb. Jana Roney 8 or 9 (can't remember)

VolGen .... Please don't take this as a smart-alecky response b/c its not. I've just been always been curious.: 1. is it Jackson Central Merry or Jackson Central-Merry (hyphen or not) 2. Jackson Northside or Jackson North Side 3. Jackson South Side or Jackson Southside 4. I'm sure many years ago there was a Jackson Central and a Jackson Merry. Is that correct? And, did they all split from Jackson High. home of the mighty Bears?

That makes me feel better about Tennessee's softball state champions being crowned in Mississippi. But seriously folks ..... Union City High School's first football season was 1903. I'd love to know all the Tennessee schools who have been playing football for 100-plus years.

That's only b/c I'm thinner (by a burger or two), taller and better looking.

Oh, I'm not looking for anything to take the place of coachT. Nothing could. .... What I was thinking about was something similar to team sites, where schedule/results for the current season are posted (similar to the coachT schedule pages) as well as historical info, like past results, record books, old photos .... that kind of thing. .... More of a reference site rather than a site like coachT, which covers all the bases. In fact, a background site like I'm talking about might even spur more debate on coachT. .... That's all I'm talking about. If historical info on a team-by-team basis can be put on coachT's site, I'd prefer that instead b/c everything would be centralized into one location. .... If that's a possibility, let me know. I have info on all three Obion County teams: Football, basketball, baseball, softball, and even some tennis and track.